By DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES Published: 06:46 BST, 16 June 2026 | Updated: 06:50 BST, 16 June 2026 Iran have slammed their ‘oppressive’ and ‘disastrous’ treatment during this World Cup, claiming they are being kicked out of the United States immediately after their opening game on Monday night. In…
Mel McLaughlin reveals she had half a lung removed in cancer surgery as she makes emotional post about Socceroos’ World Cup win
By MICHAEL PONTICELLO FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 01:10 BST, 16 June 2026 | Updated: 05:47 BST, 16 June 2026 Channel Seven sports presenter Mel McLaughlin has revealed she has had half a lung removed due to her cancer battle as she made an emotional post while watching Australia beat…
Inside Iran’s fraught World Cup opener against New Zealand… after protests and threats and warnings of ‘hell’ in Los Angeles
Shortly after 4pm in Los Angeles, the Iran team bus was led up South Prairie Avenue by an advance party of police motorcycles. It chugged up the hill, past a small group of supporters, before making a right turn toward the gates of ‘hell.’ That is what Amir Ghalenoei and…
Iran anthem booed before World Cup opener against New Zealand following protests at Los Angeles stadium
By ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR Published: 03:29 BST, 16 June 2026 | Updated: 03:50 BST, 16 June 2026 The Iranian national anthem received a mixture of boos and whistles at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles before the country’s World Cup opener with New Zealand. This was the Iranian…
Iran vs New Zealand – World Cup LIVE: Ramin Rezaeian equalizes as he scores Iranians’ first goal of the tournament in team’s politically-charged opener
By ISABEL BALDWIN, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Updated: 02:45 BST, 16 June 2026 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage as Iran get their World Cup campaign underway against New Zealand in politically-charged game in Los Angeles against a backdrop of tense protests and US conflict. Share or comment on this…
Tragedy strikes bachelorette party of NBA star Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée as close friend suddenly dies at 26 during St. Barts celebrations
By ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR Published: 01:41 BST, 16 June 2026 | Updated: 01:44 BST, 16 June 2026 A Caribbean bachelorette party hosted by Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée ended in tragedy as one of the attendees died just two days after turning 26. Makenzi Kern passed…
Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi SACKED after their 5-1 thrashing by Sweden in World Cup opener – as ‘fight breaks out between his son and a fan’
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James Trafford admits he may have to leave Man City to become England’s No 1 – and insists being a first-choice goalkeeper at club level is crucial to securing the shirt
By JACK GAUGHAN Published: 19:00 BST, 15 June 2026 | Updated: 23:39 BST, 15 June 2026 James Trafford recognises that holding a No 1 shirt is a necessity if he is to become England’s premier goalkeeper as a host of clubs circle the Manchester City stopper this summer. The 23-year-old…
Tottenham make audacious approach for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali after securing Premier League survival under Roberto De Zerbi
By SIMON JONES Published: 22:28 BST, 15 June 2026 | Updated: 22:45 BST, 15 June 2026 Tottenham have thrown their hat into the ring for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. Manchester United had made the early running for the Italy international but stepped back amid the escalating costs of the…
‘I’m ready to gamble’: Bukayo Saka plays down injury fears ahead of England’s World Cup opener – after boss Thomas Tuchel revealed Arsenal star was struggling to train with achilles problem
By JACK GAUGHAN Published: 20:26 BST, 15 June 2026 | Updated: 21:23 BST, 15 June 2026 Bukayo Saka is ready to keep gambling on his fitness for the good of England’s World Cup campaign. The Arsenal winger declared himself fit to feature in Wednesday’s Group L opener with Croatia in…